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Compensation report
As part of our commitment to offering valuable insights into the evolving tech industry landscape, we’re excited to share the latest release of Riviera Partners’ bi-annual Executive Compensation Report.
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Is Your Company Ready for a CISO? Based on Hundreds of Cybersecurity Executive Placements, Here’s What You Might Be Overlooking
Is Your Company Ready for a CISO? Based on Hundreds of Cybersecurity Executive Placements, Here’s What You Might Be Overlooking At Riviera Partners, we’ve placed…
Gaming’s Comeback: Trends Driving the 2025 Resurgence and Their Impact on Your Company’s Gaming Leadership
Part One: The Key Trends Powering Gaming’s Resurgence By Greg Sherman and Matt Skiba 3 takeaways AI, Web3, and UGC are shaping the future of…
Tech Icon Spotlight: Ujjwal Singh
Tech Icon Spotlight:Ujjwal Singh CTO/CPO, Multiverse.io Quick links Start before you’re ready Don’t confuse incrementalism for progress Reward failure Roadblocks are meant to be removed Ujjwal…
Is Your Company Ready For An AI Executive? The Not-So-Obvious Questions You Need To Ask
Hiring an AI leader isn’t just about filling a position—it’s about future-proofing your company. But before you start the search, there are some less obvious,…
Preparing For The Perfect CISO Hire: A Guide For Boards, HR, And C-Suite Leaders
(Building on insights from Part 1, this article focuses on actionable strategies to enhance board readiness for CISO hiring.) 3 Takeaways Engage for deeper insights: Directly…
CISO Hiring Strategies: Why Boards, HR, And Executives Must Join Forces
3 Takeaways Accountability strengthens leadership: Board involvement ensures shared responsibility for cybersecurity outcomes. Alignment builds trust: Early engagement aligns the board with a CISO’s vision and strategy….
Riviera Partners Welcomes Joe Ghory As Partner
New York, NY – February 6, 2025 — Riviera Partners, the premier executive search firm specializing in technology leadership, is pleased to announce that Joe Ghory…
Bridging The AI Talent Gap In Healthcare – The Demand For Purpose-Driven Leadership
3 Takeaways The healthcare sector faces a critical shortage of skilled, purpose-driven AI leaders. Purpose-driven AI leadership is essential to balance ethics, patient privacy, and…
Riviera Partners Promotes Theresa Skelly To Client Partner
San Francisco, CA — January 15, 2025 — Riviera Partners, the premier executive search firm specializing in technology leadership, is proud to announce the promotion…
Hugh Curran Joins Riviera Partners As Client Partner
New York, NY — January 15, 2025 — Riviera Partners, the premier executive search firm specializing in technology leadership, is pleased to announce the addition…
5 Essential AI Leadership Roles Transforming Healthcare
Takeaways 1. Specialized AI leadership roles are essential to responsibly leverage healthcare AI for patient outcomes. 2. Purpose-driven, patient-centered leadership can advance diagnostic accuracy, personalized…
Unlocking Innovation in GEMS: Insights from Riviera Partners’ Matt Skiba and Greg Sherman
The Gaming, Entertainment, Media, and Sports (GEMS) sectors are evolving at a breakneck pace. From digital transformation to the adoption of AI, these industries demand…
AI Leadership For Growth-Stage Firms: 7 Essential Questions To Ask Before You Hire An AI Executive
For firms backed by public equity, implementing artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a trend—it’s a way to accelerate operational efficiencies and unlock new growth through…
Tech Icon Spotlight: Darren Challey
Tech Icon Spotlight:Darren Challey VP, CISO at Remitly Quick links Security is a business problem, not a technical problem Pick a persona There’s no such thing as too much…
3 Cybersecurity Leader Traits Companies Should Prioritize in the AI-Driven World
Sean Cleary, Partner & Head of Riviera’s Cybersecurity practice shares his perspective on three traits companies should prioritize in the AI-driven world. Takeaways Cybersecurity…
